Table of Contents

Placing The Order

Lead Times
Priority ListPalletization Policy
Determining Truckload Quantities
Small Quantity & Add Orders
Return Policy

General Information

Block Insulation
Basic Block Dimensions
Detailing to Keep Moisture Out
Running vs. Stacked Bond Design
Vertical (Soldier) Coursing
Alignment
Weep Holes & Vents
Flashing of Masonry Work

Getting Started

Workmanship
Field Constructed Mockup
Delivery, Storage and Handling
Protection of Work
Damaged Masonry Units
Mortar

Astra-Glaze-SW+®

Introduction
Coding System for Shapes & Sizes
Shapes & Sizes
Scoring Patterns
Design Details
Joint Size
Depth Alignment
Accent Bands
Installation Recommendations
Special Shapes & Colors
Recommended Mortar
Laying Masonry Walls
Mortar Bedding & Jointing
Grouting Walls Solid
Cleaning During Construction
Final Cleandown
Epoxy Grout Removal
Inspection
Patching Glazed Units

Verastone®, Trendstone®, Verastone® Plus, Trendstone Plus®, Mesastone® and Split Face

Introduction
Coding System for Shapes & Sizes
Shapes & Sizes
Scoring Patterns
Chamfered Edge Coding System
Chamfered Edge Design Recommendations
Bullnose Edge Coding System
Curved Masonry Walls
Limitations
Recommended Mortar
Laying Masonry Walls
Mortar Bedding & Jointing
Cleaning During Construction
Final Cleandown
Field Coat Application
Inspection
Patching Units

Monumental over-sized series

Introduction
Shapes & Sizes

Acousta-Wal® sound-absorbing units

Introduction
Shapes & Sizes
Installation Recommendations
Laying Masonry Units